Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 220 A Relationship That Needs to Be Maintained
Although it seems like we are all living under someone else's roof at the moment.

But Shibuki and Orochimaru are completely different, and the forces under the Takigakure Village and Orochimaru are also completely different. To be frank, if Menma really wants to win over the ninjas of Takigakure Village in the future, he can still do it. If he is a little ruthless, the operation is more thorough, and the means are more appropriate, it is not impossible to undermine Shibuki.

But to Orochimaru, this is just a fantasy.

Every one of the people under this Uncle Snake is extremely loyal to him. Menma wants to win them over, but Orochimaru might find out right after he takes action.

Therefore, Menma never had the idea of ​​seizing Orochimaru's power. He always regarded Orochimaru as a springboard and an ally with whom he could share benefits.

"That's absolutely no problem. Do you need help in other areas? For example, personnel assistance?"

Shibuki waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

"Haha, this is not needed for the time being. Oh, maybe we need Shibuki-san to provide a larger site, some necessary research equipment, and some basic supplies, if possible."

"That's no problem at all. You can make a list later and I'll ask Jun-sang and the others to prepare. As for the venue, there is an abandoned training ground in the north of the village. I will directly divide it out and give it to you to use, Menma-kun!"

For Shibuki, these are just small requests, as Mizuno Satoru said.

Menma's arrival is a gamble for Takigakure Village, and the risk they need to take is naturally Menma's identity.

Whether it's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the traitor ninja of Konohagakure, or the identity of the Fourth Hokage, they are all easy to attract the attention of the entire ninja world. Once the fact that Menma has joined the Takigakure Village is exposed, and their ninja village has not yet gained the power to withstand the entire ninja world, it will be a catastrophe.

As for now.

Among the five major ninja villages, even the weakest Sand Village is not comparable to the Takigakure Village, and the number of ninjas is not on the same level.

If the Sand Village really wanted to increase its military strength at all costs now, and even ignored the defense of other borders, it could still send out a ninja army of more than ten thousand, which is something that the Takigakure Village cannot even dream of.

Not to mention Konoha, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure.

Shemu can see the risks involved very thoroughly and clearly.

But the same thing is true.

The addition of Menma also brings great benefits.

Although the Nine-Tails has never fought in the past ninja world, judging from the performance of other tailed beasts, especially the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of the Hidden Cloud Village, the Nine-Tails must be the strongest existence in the current ninja world where Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama are no longer present.

Not to mention Menma's own abilities and talents.

In the past, the Hidden Rain Village could barely stand on equal footing with the five major ninja villages with the help of Hanzo of the Salamander. At least it would not be easily threatened and had greater autonomy. Now, if Menma could really grow into a perfect jinchūriki.

With the cooperation of Fu from their own ninja village, their Takigakure Village really has a good hope of becoming the sixth largest ninja village. In the world of ninjas, the strength of one person can really bring about a qualitative change in the ninja village, provided that he is strong enough.

Not to mention, no matter how you look at it, Menma doesn't seem to be alone here. He seems to have his own small force under his command, judging from Ajun's brief report just now and the meeting at the main entrance.

Shibuki could judge the strengths of Tayuya, Mizuki and others.

Shibuki didn't know that these people were not Menma's subordinates, but Orochimaru's.

"Thank you, Shibuki-san."

Menma also bowed slightly and said with a smile.

"Wait a minute, you can go connect with Asun-san, Karin."

Menma turned and looked at Karin and said.

"Well, don't worry, Menma, I know."

Xianglin also nodded heavily and replied.

As the only person that Menma can trust infinitely at present, Karin knows Menma's plan best.

Takigakure Village.

This is the real destination and starting point for both of them.

Although Xianglin is still far from being able to stand on her own, she is at least much more mature and stable than when she first started.

Menma can now safely leave many things to Karin.

"Well then, we'll excuse ourselves first, Shibuki-san!"

Afterwards, he confirmed other issues with Shibuki.

Menma stood up and said goodbye.

"Ok!"

With Shibuki's nod in return.

Menma took Karin with him and left the government hall.

Over the next few days.

Menma was not in a hurry to leave. After all, he was already a member of the Takigakure Village. He would definitely attend the funeral of Elder Mizuno Satoru, but for now he still had to act under the disguise of 'Accelerator'.

The Taki ninjas in the ninja village who attended the funeral also met Menma, a powerful new member of the village, for the 'first time'.

The battle that took place a few days ago was witnessed by all the Takigakure ninjas. As of now, if Fu is not counted, Menma, a "latecomer", can be regarded as the strongest person in Takigakure Village.

These Taki ninjas naturally held different attitudes towards Menma's joining, and some even speculated on Menma's arrival with the greatest malice.

But no matter what.

None of these people showed their true colors on the surface, and each of them wore a mask that welcomed Menma's arrival.

Menma himself knew it very well.

I didn't feel surprised or anxious at all. Integration doesn't happen overnight, it needs to be done step by step!

Wait until Mizuno Satoru's funeral is over.

The entire Takigakure Village, at least on the surface, seemed to have returned to its former tranquility and harmony, and everyone was back to their respective duties.

Under Shibuki's arrangement.

Menma and Karin also got their own houses, an exclusive area, and a laboratory fully equipped with various research equipment. After all, it is still a ninja village with a rich heritage.

Back then, he could have been assigned the Seven-Tails from the First Hokage.

One reason is that Takigakure Village has enough power, and the other reason is naturally because Takigakure Village has enough financial resources.

Of course, the two complement each other.

Otherwise, the Seven-Tails would have been assigned to the Sand Village and might not have ended up in the hands of the Takigakure Village. Of course, this was also because the Sand Village was still too poor and could not eat two tailed beasts, which gave the Takigakure Village an opportunity.

But from this point it can also be seen that Takigakure Village is also a wealthy and powerful existence in the ninja world.

Even though it has weakened to this extent.

Providing Menma with some necessary supplies and equipment was not a problem. It was also after all this was settled.

Menma was planning to set off back to the Tea Kingdom to have a more important negotiation with that Uncle Snake.

"Karin, I'll leave the construction of the laboratory to you. Just like before, the focus should be on cell activation and body strengthening experiments. Don't worry about resources and materials. Even if they are special, I will get more from Orochimaru-san. You should prepare first. When I come back, we can proceed to the next test."

Takigakure Village, at the main entrance.

Menma looked at Karin, who was already wearing the Takinin forehead protector, and spoke softly.

"Well, don't worry, Menma, I will definitely be ready."

Karin also nodded and said with a very serious expression.

"I trust you to do the work, then!"

Menma smiled and nodded.

"set off!"

Immediately afterwards, the chakra under the feet exploded.

Moving quickly towards the southern part of the village.

Mizuki, Tayuya and others followed closely and left together.

Only after she could no longer see Menma's back did Karin step back into the village.

Different from the timidity and weakness in the initial moments.

Now Xianglin is making great strides towards becoming able to stand on her own.

The next step is to truly carve out your own path.

Xianglin knows very well how important the things she is responsible for are to Menma!

Going all the way south, Menma and his group returned directly along the same route.

The time consumed is a few minutes faster than at the beginning.

By the time Menma returned to Orochimaru's exclusive base in the southern part of the Tea Country.

Orochimaru, who was far away in the southern border, had received the corresponding news a few days ago. After all, among the group of people who followed Menma, except Suigetsu, who was a guy who seemed to be convinced but was actually unwilling to do so, the rest were all Orochimaru's diehard fans.

Menma's actions in Takigakure Village and the final outcome.

Orochimaru would naturally be able to learn about it in the shortest time possible.

Menma did not and could not stop these people from reporting. He would still need Orochimaru's strong assistance in the future. If possible, Menma was willing, or should we say hoped, that this alliance could continue forever. There were not many allies as reliable as Orochimaru in the ninja world.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you can meet Orochimaru's standards.

otherwise.

Trying to get the skin of a snake is a high-risk business.

"Haha, although I know Menma-kun's abilities very well, I didn't expect him to handle it so neatly. It looks like Takigakure Village will soon fall into Menma-kun's control."

It was still that familiar dim room.

Still that familiar pale face and hoarse voice.

On the main seat, Orochimaru looked at Menma with a puzzled look and said with a low laugh.

"Orochimaru-san really thinks too highly of me. He is one of the best among the five great ninja villages. Controlling him? That's easier said than done. It's just a small step."

Mian Mafeng replied calmly.

"But this step is the most crucial step. I believe in Menma-kun's ability."

Orochimaru seemed to be 100% confident that Menma would be able to successfully take control of the Takigakure Village, and the smile on his face seemed to contain a very deep and special meaning.

"Then I'll borrow Orochimaru Sanjiyan first."

Menma still replied in a calm tone.

"So, Menma-kun is coming back this time to say goodbye?"

It's obviously a question.

Orochimaru said in a firm tone.

"Well, I have been bothering Orochimaru-san for so long, and it is time to leave. If I continue to stay, I am afraid that I will disturb Orochimaru-san. Of course, this is only a physical departure. I believe that the relationship between us will not change. As long as Orochimaru-san has any needs and it is within my ability, I will definitely not refuse, whether it is in terms of research, facing Konoha, or the Akatsuki organization."

Menma straightened his body, looked at Orochimaru with sharp eyes, and said in a deep voice.

When Orochimaru heard Menma's words, he narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled noncommittally, and didn't say much.

Menma wasn't the least bit surprised.

If Orochimaru was the kind of person who was easily influenced or even persuaded by others, he would not be Orochimaru.

Don’t think that Menma could easily convince Orochimaru before.

But that was because the conditions and intentions proposed by Menma were in line with Orochimaru's interests. Once something dirty happened between the two, Menma had no doubt that this snake uncle would attack him ruthlessly.

You have to know that he can be so cruel even to his own master.

Just a mere Menma. If it weren't for the Shiki Fuinjutsu, the Nine-Tails Chakra, and most importantly the relationship between the Sharingan and the Samsara Eye, let alone now, back in Konoha, Menma would have been treated by Orochimaru as a disposable item that would be thrown away after use.

Therefore, no matter how many words you say or how beautiful they are, they cannot compare to the actual benefits that can be obtained, and this is the most important thing.

Orochimaru is a much more practical realist than Menma. As for why he becomes an idealist later in the original work, it is probably because after "dying" once, one's perception of life will become different.

At least now Orochimaru is still that gloomy snake uncle.

Therefore, Menma was well prepared.

"This is part of the Nine-Tails' chakra that I promised to Orochimaru-san. I think it should be enough for Orochimaru-san's research. This scroll records some other information that Orochimaru-san is interested in. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, I will bring the Seven-Tails' chakra to Orochimaru-san. As I said before, Orochimaru-san, our alliance can continue forever. This is the most beneficial approach, both for Orochimaru-san and for me."

Menma took out an ordinary scroll and a sealing scroll from his arms and threw them towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru caught it with his backhand.

Regardless of which sealed scroll it is, open the first ordinary scroll and see the contents recorded inside.

Orochimaru's eyes couldn't help but focus, and a special light emanated from the depths of his snake pupils.

Orochimaru smiled deeply and said, "Menma-kun really brings me big surprises every time."

(End of this chapter)